Wish I would’ve wrote this as my first post but hopefully this helps with those of you wondering what is what with this years squad.
GK: Carvajal: New signing and looking very promising
DF: Tokumoto; Developing into a great LB/LWB. Surprising vertical on headed balls and very aggressive on DEF with nice crosses in attack. His development since J2 is nothing short of outstanding.
DF: Okazaki: new singing. Much needed height at the back for FCR.
DF: Masutani; A player in the mold of Gary Medel from Chili; speed and aggressiveness make up for his lack in height. Also another FCR product from J3 for many seasons, shaping up to a quality CB
Tanaka: An Okinawa favorite. Set this club on their trajectory 4 seasons ago. Plays with an edge (aka don’t take no crap), will conduct a “professional foul” from time to time, lethal finisher (except for PKs – love ya bro but i had a heart attack when we didn’t convert that one 4 years ago to bring us top of the J3 table in extra time). The exact type of player FCR needs right now who possesses experience and quality. Appreciate his loan spell in 2017 and return in 2019. An FCR Legend ladies and gentlemen so please enjoy.
Uesato: A signing that may go unnoticed but this man is the MF general. His face is familiar to me and not sure where he started but do not care he’s fighting with FCR now. Passes are precise and can unlock opposing Defenses. Again , another quality signing and someone who will most likely give us 3-4 wins this season.
Nakagawa: This dude is on a serious trajectory. I’m afraid FCR will lose him like we did Togashi this off season. He is already displaying maturity and poise at the Attacking MF position that is very exciting. Dude was near the top of J3 for goals scored last season and I bet he’s near the top of J2 for chances created/scored this season. Please don’t sell!!!!
Tomidokoro: Ladies and gentlemen, this is the face of the FCR Franchise. Absolutely unstoppable with his FKs and the soul of this team. He won’t score the most goals but he’ll net the most important ones. Kids couldn’t have a better role model.
Suzuki: Finisher, finisher finisher. You always want the leading scorer of your squad to be the Striker. Last year we didn’t but we scored so many goals from open play and FKs by MF that it didn’t matter. Simply put, the man has a nose for goal and finishes. I’m guessing 26 goals on the year.
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